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Patent It Yourself has guided hundreds of thousands of inventors through the process of getting a patent, from start to finish. Patent attorneys David Pressman and David E. Blau provide the latest information, forms, and clear instructions to help you:
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- 	deal with infringers, and
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The 21st edition covers the latest court decisions and patent filing rule changes.